The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 34,800

€ 27,500

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic.
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
55.9
68.8
76.1
59.8
69.7
77.6
68.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.8 in
104.7
166.9
103.1
174.4
166.9 in
Length
174.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %

General
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
E81
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.59 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
388 mi
Range
225 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
225 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
161.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
171.1 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft